Valeria
Valeria is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
To be strong, healthy, or courageous.
Origin and history
Valeria is a feminine name derived from the Roman family name Valerius, rooted in the Latin verb valere, meaning 'to be strong' or 'to healthily flourish'. It was borne by several early Christian saints, giving it deep historical roots in Europe and Latin America. In the United States, it has experienced a notable rise in popularity in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
80,052 babies in the United States have been named Valeria since 1880. It ranks #440 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #155.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28 %)
- TX (21.4 %)
- FL (6.5 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
- AZ (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 98 |
| 1890-1900 | 243 |
| 1900-1910 | 360 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,592 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,901 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,182 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,012 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,922 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,052 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,344 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,749 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,795 |
| 2000-2010 | 26,216 |
| 2010-2019 | 21,392 |
| 2020-2029 | 11,194 |
Famous people named Valeria
- Valeria Golino: Actress, Director
- Valeria Mazza: Model, Entrepreneur
- Valeria Bruni Tedeschi: Actress, Screenwriter
Nicknames
Val, Vale, Valerie
Fun facts
- It derives from the Roman gens Valeria, one of the most prominent patrician families in ancient Rome.
- The name is consistently popular across English, Spanish, Italian, and Slavic language communities.